Have you ever wondered, while searching for your new vacuum cleaner, what exactly are the differences between the traditional bagged vacuum and the cyclonic bagless vacuum? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type?

Look no further, just keep reading:

Bagged Vacuum Cleaner: 

The classic and traditional vacuum cleaner that we all learned to love. It sucks up dust and dirt into a bag, which, when full, we throw away and replace with a new one. A few years ago, it was the only type of vacuum cleaner available.

Its advantages? Easier and safer disposal of dust and dirt, which are collected in the bag, and when removed, it closes without the risk of spilling the contents. This makes it ideal for people with allergies or sensitivity to dust and other microparticles. Usually, the bags have a larger capacity than the bins of the corresponding cyclonic vacuums.

As for the disadvantages, obviously, the number one is the continuous cost required for purchasing and replacing the replacement bag, which over the years constitutes a significant expense for the user. Also, due to the bag and the way it absorbs, in more economical models without special motor functions, its performance decreases as the bag fills up.

Electric Vacuum Cleaner with Bin (Cyclonic): 

The first major step towards something competitive in vacuum cleaners with bags was the cyclonic ones. Essentially, as the name suggests, they use cyclonic motors and systems that separate dust and dirt from the air inside the bin, storing them in the bin. 

And since we're talking about a bin, the big advantage of the cyclonic vacuum cleaner is that you will get rid of the need and the continuous cost of buying replacement bags. Also, most models have a transparent bin and you can see at any time what is inside, in case you sucked up something you shouldn't have. And with the press of a button, you empty the bin over the trash and it's ready to continue.

Of course, when you empty the bin this way, the risk of dust and other dirt and microparticles returning to the air is increased, which might be deterrent for people with allergies and sensitivities. Additionally, bins are usually much smaller than bags, which translates to more frequent emptying.